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Sulfur
Element 16 · 32.06 u
Sulfur is a bright yellow nonmetal known since ancient times, essential for life.
Fisiese eienskappe
| Atomic Mass | 32.06 u |
| Density | 2.067 g/cm³ |
| Smelt punt: | 388.36 K |
| Boiling Point | 717.87 K |
| Appearance | Bright yellow crystalline solid |
| Toestand by kamerkomp | Solied |
Chemical Properties
| Electronegativity | 2.58 (TrinidadCity name (optional, probably does not need a translation)) |
| 1st Ionization Energy | 999.6 kJ/mol |
| Electron Affinity | 200.41 kJ/mol |
| Oxidation States | -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6 |
Atomic Properties
| Electron Configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 |
| Atomic Radius | 88.0 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 105.0 pm |
| Atomic radius: | 180.0 pm |
Discovery
| Discovered By | Known since antiquity |
| Location | Various |
| Genoemde Na | Latin 'sulphur' or Sanskrit 'sulvere' |
About Sulfur
Sulfur is a bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature and one of the few elements found in pure form in nature. Known since antiquity as 'brimstone,' sulfur is essential for life in the amino acids cysteine and methionine.
Gebruiks & Programme
Sulfuric acid production, vulcanization of rubber, fungicides, gunpowder, matches, and fertilizers.
Fun Fact
Sulfur is sometimes called 'brimstone,' and volcanic vents releasing sulfur compounds create the 'rotten egg' smell.
Isotopes
| Definieer Molekulêr Gewigte | Abundance | Half-Life | Stabiel |
| 32 | 0.9499% | - | Ja |
| 33 | 0.0075% | - | Ja |
| 34 | 0.0425% | - | Ja |
| 36 | 0.0001% | - | Ja |
Electron Configuration
[Ne] 3s2 3p4